How many syllables in “tensile”?
syllables in "tensile"
Word details
Syllables
3
ten · si · le
Letters
7
t · e · n · s · i · l · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tensile”
The word “tensile” contains 3 syllables, divided as ten · si · le. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tensile" have?
"tensile" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tensile" into syllables?
"tensile" is divided into syllables as: ten · si · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "tensile"?
The Scrabble score for "tensile" is 7 points.
Using “tensile” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tensile" (ten · si · le) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tensile” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tensile”
The letters in “tensile” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: lisente, setline.